Ricker Hamilton is retiring as state commissioner of health and human services, a department that is under investigation by the Legislature’s watchdog agency after the beating deaths of two young girls who were in the child protection system. Hamilton has run the Maine Department of Health and Human Services since May 2017, when he was […]
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Contradance in Norway planned
NORWAY — First UU Church of Norway will have a contradance from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at 479 Main St. Music will be played by the Better Late Than Never Band, and the caller will be Shari Shakti. Cost is $8 per person or $20 for a family maximum. All dances will be […]
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Mary L. Gionet
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary L. Gionet was celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Fr. Nathan March was the celebrant. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lewiston on Friday, Aug. 10. Arrangements were under the care and guidance of SG Thibault Funeral Home and Life […]
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Anita Lohman
NEW GLOUCESTER — Anita Lohman, 82, of New Gloucester, passed away in Lewiston on Thursday, Aug. 9. Born in Brunswick on Sept. 11, 1935, to Alfred G. and Hazel Ellis Reeks, Anita lived in Bath until the age of 13 when the family moved to Alden, Mass. She graduated from Malden High School and attended Northeastern […]
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Funeral notices for Saturday, Aug. 11
AKERLEY — Blaine Gordon, 80, of Lewiston, passed away in Bridgton on Tuesday, Aug. 7. A gathering will be held at a later date to be announced. BEAN — Patricia A., 82, passed away Thursday, Aug. 2, in South Paris. There will be a celebration of life held at the Bean home, 292 Christian Ridge […]
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Van Earl Sullivan
SOUTH PARIS — Van Earl Sullivan, 69, passed away Aug. 9 following a brave battle with lung cancer. He was born Aug. 11, 1948, in Salem, Oregon. Although he lived in several places while growing up, he was a current resident of Stoneham. Van graduated from Killeen High School, Killeen, Texas, in 1966. He joined the […]
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Blaine Gordon Akerley
BRIDGTON — Blaine Gordon Akerley, 80, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully after a short illness Tuesday, Aug. 7, at his niece Kelly’s home with his family and loved ones by his side. Blaine was born Aug. 15, 1937, the son of Basil and Helen Akerley. He was a graduate of Edward Little High School. Loved by […]
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Kennebec Land Trust earns national accreditation
WINTHROP — The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a program that promotes national quality standards for ensuring permanence in the conservation of American lands, announced that more than 400 land trusts have now earned the national accreditation mark of distinction. This new total came as 39 land trusts, including the Kennebec Land Trust, were recognized for […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 11
100 Years Ago: 1918 The price of ice delivered to Lewiston and Auburn homes has been increased from $2.50 to $3, and the wholesale price from $4 to $5 a ton. New rates, which are effective from Aug. 1, were announced by the Lake Auburn Crystal Ice Co., Saturday. The price schedule has been approved […]
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Evening Star Party at Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — The Maine Wildlife Park will host an Evening Star Party from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18. Participants will see the night sky first hand with Northern Stars Planetarium & Southern Maine Astronomers (SMA) while rotating through different stations and activities to find out about the stars and planets above. The […]